Yes there are people out there trying to help people for the least out of pocket expense. And remember you get what you pay for. If you can not afford to play on one of these teams it does not mean you are doomed. It simply means you have to take another route. College camps , local showcase events , legion baseball , summer high school league , etc.
I have been a part of two great summer fall showcase programs over the years. In both cases we "Tried to help people for the least out of pocket expense." While at the same time help their kid get as much exposure to the coaches and programs that would benefit their child the most.
Coach we all know there are people out there that will take peoples money and promise them things they can not deliver on. They prey on parents fears and their desire to see their kid advance in the game. That does not mean that everyone falls into that same category.
You can go as cheap as you want to go. Congrats if you are helping people and at the same time helping them cut down on expense. Keep on keeping on. Just dont assume that everyone that does this is out to simply make a buck. And dont knock everyone doing it just because you dont think they have to. You help your kids to the best of your ability and let everyone else do the same. There is room enough for everyone that wants to help.